Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999). This is one poem of Shel that I have liked so much and want to share with you all… The poem takes you through the 25 minutes from the cell to the Noose as he looks at the world and communicates, minute by minute….. 25 Minutes To Go They’re buildin’ the gallows outside my … Continue reading Poem of The Day – 25 minutes to Go; By Shel Silverstein